Jobs market still strong but signs it’s cooling off
The tight jobs market is gradually loosening its grip due to higher interest rates and gloomy global economic conditions.
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ACT top prosecutor to take leave after inquiry grilling
ACT Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold will take leave as his role in the aborted rape trial of Bruce Lehrmann comes under intense scrutiny.
Roosters give Ryles green light to discuss Dragons role
Jason Ryles will be free to leave the Sydney Roosters this NRL season if he lands the vacant St George Illawarra role after the Roosters paved the way.
Leilua to rebuild NRL career after DV charges dropped
North Queensland player Luciano Leilua is set to hit the NRL field again after police dropped domestic violence-related charges against him.
North Melbourne believe Clarkson will return as coach
Alastair Clarkson has stepped aside indefinitely as North Melbourne coach, citing mental wellbeing issues from an investigation into alleged racism at Hawthorn.
AFL backs ‘yes’ vote for Indigenous voice referendum
The AFL has joined other major Australian football codes by announcing its support for an Indigenous voice to parliament in the upcoming referendum.
Liberals face a by-election as Stuart Robert resigns
Former Liberal frontbencher Stuart Robert has formally resigned from federal parliament, paving the way for a by-election in his Queensland seat of Fadden.
Aussie timber trade nailed, China eyes wine, barley
In further proof trade relations between the nations are thawing, China has announced it will resume the importation of Australian timber.
Addo-Carr in no doubt over Origin readiness
Josh Addo-Carr is adamant one match back for Canterbury will be all he needs to prepare for NSW and State of Origin after a six-week syndesmosis injury.
September 30 deadline placed on Tszyu-Charlo mega-fight
The World Boxing Organisation has placed a September 30 deadline on Tim Tszyu's fight with American Jermell Charlo for undisputed super-welterweight honours.
Truck driver fronts court over school bus crash
A truck driver accused of crashing into a school bus, leaving several children with life-threatening injuries, told police he would have swerved if he could.
AFL sticks with day grand final for another season
The 2023 AFL grand final will be played as a day game with the league again resisting the lucrative twilight or night timeslots.
Raiders extend deals with Rapana and Hopoate
Canberra have extended the NRL contracts of wingers Jordan Rapana and Albert Hopoate.
Fox Sports’ Paul Kent denies ’embarrassing’ DV charges
Daily Telegraph senior writer and NRL 360 host Paul Kent says his employers fully support him after he pleaded not guilty to domestic violence charges.
Wages rising but not fast enough to worry the RBA
Wage growth over the March quarter is unlikely to trigger further interest rate hikes, with pay packets rising yet failing to keep pace with inflation.
Truck driver bailed after crash that maimed schoolkids
A truck driver has been charged with dangerous driving over a bus crash in Melbourne's west that left several children with traumatic injuries.
Piper Duck to be Wallaroos’ youngest-ever captain at 22
NSW Waratahs flanker Piper Duck has been named to succeed the retiring Shannon Parry and becomes the Wallaroos' youngest-ever captain at age 22.
Biden to address parliament during Australian visit
Joe Biden will be only the fifth US president to address the Australian parliament when he visits Sydney and Canberra for talks.
Players’ union push for end to NRL pay dispute
The Rugby League Players Association says it is offering several key concessions in pushing for an end to its pay dispute with the NRL by the end of May.
Children to undergo amputations after school bus crash
Several children are in a serious condition and preparing to undergo life-changing surgeries after being severely injured in a bus crash in Melbourne's west.
Used condoms mailed to former classmates in vile attack
Victoria Police are investigating after 65 women who went to the same school received "disgusting" mail including used condoms.
Concern over US Quad devotion after president pulls pin
Critics of the US in the Indo-Pacific might be emboldened after President Joe Biden cancelled his planned visit to the Quad leaders' meeting in Sydney.
Biden in foreign policy setback after ditching Quad
In a foreign policy setback, US President Joe Biden has cancelled his attendance at the Quad meeting in Australia to focus on the debt ceiling standoff at home.
North’s Tarryn Thomas returns to AFL fray
Troubled utility Tarryn Thomas is returning to North Melbourne's AFL program on Monday after being stood down for eight weeks.
Wallaroos captain Shannon Parry calls time on career
Wallaroos captain Shannon Parry will retire after Saturday's Test against Fiji, ending a successful career that includes an Olympic gold medal.
Updated fare system to bring Victoria into 21st century
Victoria's outdated public transport ticketing scheme will be overhauled in coming years to allow commuters to use their iPhones and credit cards.
Crisis as France withdraws as host of RL 2025 World Cup
Australia and New Zealand, either jointly or separately, appear the only options to stage the next Rugby League World Cup after 2025 hosts France withdrew.
Several dead in ‘nightmare’ Wellington hostel fire
Multiple people are dead after a "worst nightmare" fire ripped through a 92-room hostel in Wellington, New Zealand.
City’s Jordan Bos seals record transfer to Belgian club
Melbourne City and Socceroos defender Jordan Bos has earned an A-League Men record transfer by switching to Belgian Pro League club KVC Westerlo.
Dragons bosses aim to save 2023 by sacking Griffin
St George Illawarra CEO Ryan Webb insists the club's 2023 NRL season can still be salvaged after sacking coach Anthony Griffin, effective immediately.
Porter Davis collapse paves way for builder crackdown
Construction firms would be charged with failing to arrange insurance for customers under Victorian law changes prompted by the Porter Davis collapse.